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Tales of the Greek Heroes Paperback - 2009

by Roger Lancelyn Green; Introduction by Rick Riordan

Some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world are vividly retold in this single, connected narrative featuring a special Introduction by the author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Reissue.


Summary

Some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world?the adventures of Perseus, the labors of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts?are vividly retold in this single, connected narrative of the Heroic Age, from the coming of the Immortals to the first fall of Troy. With fresh dialogue and a brisk pace, the myths of this version are enthrallingly vivid.

From the publisher

The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.

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  • Title Tales of the Greek Heroes
  • Author Roger Lancelyn Green; Introduction by Rick Riordan
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition International Ed
  • Pages 304
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Puffin Books
  • Date 2009-03-05
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Glossary, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780141325286 / 0141325283
  • Weight 0.45 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.9 x 5 x 0.9 in (17.53 x 12.70 x 2.29 cm)
  • Ages 10 to UP years
  • Grade levels 5 - UP
  • Reading level 1190
  • Themes
    • Catalog Heading: Language Arts/Literature
    • Curriculum Strand: Language Arts/Literature
  • Library of Congress subjects Mythology, Greek, Gods, Greek
  • Dewey Decimal Code 292.13

About the author

Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918 and lived in Oxford and at his family home in Cheshire, which the Greens had owned for more than 900 years. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. He was a professional actor, a librarian and a teacher. His retellings include Egyptian, Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He also wrote many books for adults, including a biography of his friend C. S. Lewis, creator of the The Chronicles of Narnia. Roger Lancelyn Green died in 1987.
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